Behavioral economist Dan Ariely studies the bugs in our moral code: the hidden reasons we think it’s OK to cheat or steal (sometimes). Clever studies help make his point that we’re predictably irrational — and can be influenced in ways we can’t grasp.
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On any given day we’re lied to from 10 to 200 times, and the clues to detect those lie can be subtle and counter-intuitive. Pamela Meyer, author of Liespotting, shows the manners and “hotspots” used by those trained to recognize deception — and she argues honesty is a value worth preserving.
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“Facing our nation is a crisis of Character. America leads the world in riches and power, but it is also at the top of the developed world in violent criminal activity, rates of imprisonment, sexually transmitted disease, abortion, and teenage suicide. In addition, children are lying, cheating, and stealing; and doing the same are business leaders and government officials. This has serious consequences for families, schools, and America’s future.”
Source: Carl Sommer, From his book, Character Under Attack, & What You Can Do About It
If you watch the news or read the newspaper you will be very aware of the current buzzword, “Bailout.” It appears in print constantly and is repeated on news broadcasts every minute worldwide. Bailout, Bailout, Bailout! Enough already!
I highly recommend this book.
From book description: Discover why America has such high rates of violent criminal activity, rates of imprisonment, school crime, sexually transmitted disease, teenage pregnancy, and suicide. In a nation that has drifted far from its core moral system, Carl Sommer’s hard-hitting expose’ reveals the underlying causes and offers common-sense solutions for improving America’s education and moral climate.
Sommer, an award-winning author and educator, addresses the issues of moral relativism, the rise of anticulturalism, and the philosophical battle raging behind the lack of character in today’s society of diminishing values. Character Under Attack examines the issues and provides practical advice on how parents and educators can create a more respectful society and produce successful children prepared to make this world a better place. Recognizing the spirit in which our Founding Fathers established this great nation, you’ll discover from this well-documented book what went wrong and what you can do about it. A must for parents and educators.
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It is time to start managing causes instead of effects. At the core of every major challenge in this country is “Lack of Character”. Just in the public schools alone, bullying is out of control, bullying is an effect, lack of Character is the cause.
The posters are being printed right now, the outcome is to create a tipping point.
This country was founded on Ethics and Integrity.
George Washington said it all, “Honesty is the best policy”.
